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Soba Noodle & Arame Salad

Arame contains ten times the amount of calcium as milk. It is my favorite sea vegetable to use in recipes because of its sweet, mild flavor and because it is cut in strands that resemble pasta, it works great in pasta dishes like the one below.

8 oz rice or soba noodles, cooked according to package directions
1-2 oz arame, soaked in warm water for 5-10 minutes
1/2 cup tamari
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, sliced
1 red pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and garlic. Combine the sauce with the noodles, arame and vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.